Community Health Educator

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
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The Department of Urology seeks to provide all patients with the best urological care. Our team strives to provide patients with comprehensive care and the latest discoveries in education and research, leading to innovative techniques and minimally invasive procedures.

The Community Health Educator for Men’s Health serves as a trusted liaison between healthcare providers, community organizations and the public to advance awareness, education, and engagement around men’s urologic health. This role emphasizes prevention, early detection, lifestyle-based risk reduction and patient empowerment through evidence-based education and hands-on learning experiences.
A core component this position includes coordinating and leading educational programming within the Men’s Health Teaching Kitchen, where nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and lifestyle coaching are used to support urologic health, cardiovascular health, metabolic wellness and overall quality of life. The educator plays a critical role in normalizing conversations around men’s health, reducing stigma and improving access through culturally responsive community engagement.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of campus and hospital administration staff, faculty and industry sponsors.
• Strong and proven organization and administrative skills: scheduling, data/file management, word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (EXCEL), copying, phone skills, data entry.
• Experience working in a medical/clinical setting and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience in working with human subjects
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to independently compose correspondence with ability to use proper English grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful multi-tasking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• BA/BS and 2-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Previous UC system experience
• Knowledge of University IRB policies and procedures as they apply to the submission and conduct of clinical research.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in community health

Special Conditions:

• Licenses/Certification Details
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].